Deacon Anthony J. Clishem

Piety in the World

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If St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) could have foreseen an audience that would include, 400 years later, those ordained to the permanent diaconate, it would have been interesting to note how he might have rearranged the “bouquet” (p. 1) of teachings presented in his book “Introduction to the Devout Life” (Noll Library, OSV, $29.95). A Read More
Road to Emmaus

‘The Imitation of Christ’ by Thomas à Kempis

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By the time “The Imitation of Christ” (Noll Library, OSV, $29.95) appeared bearing the name of its author, Thomas à Kempis (one estimate places it between 1418-27), the diaconate had all but disappeared as a permanent order in the Catholic Church. Written primarily for contemplative men and women, it would have also served as a Read More
St. Therese of Lisieux

‘Story of a Soul’

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Between the calling of the First Vatican Council (1869) and Second Vatican Council (1962), two apparently unrelated movements of the Holy Spirit resonated simultaneously within the Church: the first, the call to restore the ancient order of permanent deacons; the second, the growing popular devotion to an obscure French nun, Thérèse of Lisieux. The roots Read More
Bishop Fulton Sheen

Formed in the Image and Likeness of Christ the Servant

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Have you ever had this verbal exchange: “What’s going on?” You reply, “Same old same old!” After this friendly, harmless encounter, you both smile and go on your way. The same question can also have a social dimension. In 1971, American singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye released his hit single “What’s Going On.” He wrote it in Read More